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W 309.01 Tilt-Up Tower Training

Course Description

This hands-on course will demonstrate how to properly and safely construct, raise, and lower a wind system tilt-up tower (TUT). Proper site choice and accurate foundation, layout, and construction will be discussed and practiced in the field using a TUT with screw-in anchors. Participants will learn the science and mechanics of tall TUTs and will discuss best practices that can help avert disaster.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify a proper site for a tilt-up tower

Identify an accurate foundation for a tilt-up tower

Layout a tilt-up tower

Demonstrate the construction of a tilt-up tower

Demonstrate the proper and safe raising and lowering of a tilt-up tower

Course Instructors:

Sam Simonetta, Lean, Clean Energy

Pre-requisites:

W 101 Introduction to Wind Systems

Required Materials:

Pen or pencil

Paper

Calculator

Work boots and clothes

Personal eye protection

Lunch

Being an Individual Membership gets you $20 off of each course. Not a member, but want to be? Simply go to the membership page to become one.